Digital Content Creator

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111 North 5th Street
Suite 100
Minneapolis - MN, MN 55403
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Street address: 
111 North 5th Street
City: 
Minneapolis - MN
State: 
Minnesota
ZIP: 
55403
Job type: 
Communications/Development
Position Description: 

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) seeks a full-time Digital Content Creator. The Digital Content Creator is responsible for (1) Creating social media content on multiple channels each day; (2) creating and revising collateral materials; and (3) maintaining content on MMLA’s website.

This position reports to the Communications Manager and is based in MMLA’s Minneapolis Office. This position allows for a hybrid work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Apply the principles of MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
• A strong commitment to justice, including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Social Media:
• Create consistent, meaningful content on social media platforms that embraces MMLA’s brand identity to increase social media awareness and engagement.
• Possess an understanding of MMLA’s varied constituencies, audiences.
• Communicate with social media followers. Respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Proactively gather and organize information from MMLA staff about upcoming events, significant court decisions, offsite events, streaming events, and advocacy work.
• Take photos and create visual and/or video content for use in social media posts.
• Travel within MMLA’s service area to capture content.
• Stay up to date on best practices and emerging trends in social media.
• Assist staff in webinar presentations hosted on social media.
• Track analytics, stay on top of trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Collateral Design (Brochures, ads, annual report, etc.):
• Render and present design mockups for revision, feedback and guidance/direction for final design and print proof.
• Proactively manage the timelines and workflow of digital and print design projects.
• Maintain the brand's consistency across all materials.
• Create and maintain a database of organizational brochures.
• Create a digital library/inventory of MMLA’s work, e.g., media coverage and self-produced media.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Website:
• Create and maintain content.
• Participate in development and training of employees in editing and posting to the organization website.
• Coordinate with guidance of Communications Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SALARY: $59,566 to 63,316 per year, dependent on experience, plus benefits. Benefits include family medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off. We operate on a 4.5-day workweek, ending at noon on Fridays.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Ann Cofell at [email protected].

Please direct all other inquiries to [email protected].

Requirements: 

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and cultural awareness.
• Ability to write concise, engaging copy with attention to detail and accuracy, relying on AP Style standards.
• Expertise with social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, StreamYard and YouTube.
• Proficiency and ability to take initiative in creating and editing video.
• Proficiency in creating visual assets through graphic design tools, including Canva and Adobe InDesign/Adobe Suite products.
• Experience with WordPress website platform.
• Photography skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office required.

To apply: 

APPLICATIONS: Submit résumé and cover letter expressing interest at https://mylegalaid.org/employment.

Notes: 
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Salary range: 
59566 to 63316
Submission deadline: 
Saturday, September 30, 2023